kvmb Chapter 203 Xiaoxiang Water and Clouds
Chapter 203 Xiaoxiang Water and Clouds
Chapter 203 The Clouds and Waters of Xiaoxiang
Ye Ru's words undoubtedly caused a stir here, and even Qu Ge's face turned red.
He looked up at the boy in the illusory sound realm in the sky. The boy, dressed in a black robe, exuded an otherworldly aura with every flick of his finger and every gesture. He was incredibly excited.
"good.'
Yu Mengyang played the zither with her right hand, while her left hand first knelt down and then rose up, producing a rapid melody that sounded like a thousand horses galloping out in all directions.
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a momentary daze, as if they were in a killing field, where swords flashed and the two armies clashed fiercely with an air of fearlessness in the face of death. Blood filled the air, countless soldiers' heads were severed, and blood gushed out like pillars.
When the students saw the illusion before them, their faces turned pale, and some even vomited in front of everyone, which shows how realistic the illusion was.
However, just when they could no longer bear the illusion, a melodious zither tune suddenly came, as if all things knew spring was coming and a gentle breeze was blowing, which awakened them from the illusion.
"What just happened was terrifying. Is this the power of the Illusionary Sound Domain?"
Kong Zhixuan took a deep breath and looked at Yu Mengyang.
"Look what Ye Ru is doing."
At this moment, a student looked up and exclaimed in surprise when he saw Ye Ru in the illusory sound field.
Ye Ru sat cross-legged in the very center of the illusory sound field, his fingers lightly caressing the zither. An invisible wave of sound slowly swept outwards, eventually transforming into an invisible defensive shield that enveloped Ye Ru.
The power of aurora, the power of thunder, the power of waves, the power of crystal snow, and the power of torrential rain enveloped Ye Ru in a five-pointed array. Although the five powers appeared to be an illusion, the powerful abilities contained within them made many students gasp.
They could all feel the power within it.
Ye Ru remained unmoved, continuing to play his Taihe Qin. The ethereal overtones once again transported the students to a realm of rippling blue waves and swirling mist. Ye Ru's body, moving with the rhythm of the music, began to slowly become ethereal.
Zheng~
The next moment, a deep voice rang out, and the five forces slammed directly into Ye Ru, but at the same time, Ye Ru's body completely disappeared.
When Ye Ru reappeared, he was already several hundred meters away.
"The misty rain over Dongting Lake rises in all directions, stretching for thousands of miles, and the clouds and sky seem to reflect the bottom of the Dragon Palace."
Ye Ru played the instrument while reciting poetry.
As he finished speaking, the illusion suddenly became shrouded in mist, several dragon roars rang out, and then countless water dragons, formed from water vapor, surrounded and danced around him.
"what is this?"
The Legalist student stared wide-eyed, his face full of confusion.
“The meaning of the lyrics? If the music can have lyrics, then the hidden artistic conception in the music can be fully brought out.”
Qu Ge gasped, for this was a level of eloquence that only those at the third level of the Dao of Qin could achieve.
Even Yu Mengyang's expression turned somewhat surprised. This test had actually found a young man with talent in the art of the zither.
At this moment, the power of the five illusions still existed. Ye Ru raised his head and continued chanting:
"Leisurely and carefree, I watch Fan Lili in his small boat; with only a straw raincoat on the riverbank, who is my companion? The charm of the riverside village lies in leisurely companionship with the old fisherman; though he has a net, he never casts it; he feigns fame and fortune."
Ye Ru played "Xiao Xiang Shui Yun" this time, a guqin piece with the tune "Wu She Jun Ding Xian". The composer was Guo Mian, the founder of the Zhejiang school of guqin and zheng in the Southern Song Dynasty.
This piece, "Xiao Xiang Shui Yun," consists of ten sections. Ye Ru only practiced it according to the playing techniques of later generations, and therefore only connected it to the first section, "Dongting Yan Yu."
As the words fell, the five water dragons roared and collided fiercely with Yu Mengyang's five illusionary powers.
boom!
A muffled thud resounded, and a powerful sound spread outwards, causing Ye Ru's clothes to fly up, but his body remained as immovable as Mount Tai.
"So strong..."
Qu Ge suddenly felt a burning sensation on her face. When she first entered the room, she had told Ye Ru that she would teach him music in the future, but now it seemed that she should humbly ask him for advice.
"Sir, have I passed?"
Ye Ru stood up, showing no sign of being affected by the explosion. Instead, he put away his zither and addressed Yu Mengyang.
"A chosen one of heaven".
Yu Mengyang simply uttered four words, but they made all the students feel a deep sense of shame.
The title of "chosen one" refers to someone with exceptional talent and innate ability. Even Kong Zhixuan did not achieve this, yet Ye Ru received it on the very first day of school.
That means Ye Ru's name is truly about to rise to prominence at Yingtian Academy.
"Thank you for your mercy, sir."
Ye Ru bowed respectfully to them, his body disappeared, and then he reappeared in front of everyone.
He knew that if Yu Mengyang relied on his skill in playing the zither, he would probably be strangled before he could even play the piece.
"There is something I don't understand. This piece is inspired by the imagery of the Xiang River flowing to the sky, clouds obscuring the Nine Peaks, ever-changing winds and clouds, and the myriad phenomena reflected in its imagery. It is used to express one's aspirations, conveying a sense of leisurely enjoyment and the beauty of water and clouds. It also evokes the imagery of being covered in wind and rain, wearing a straw raincoat on the river, and drifting on a small boat across the Five Lakes. It is comparable to the Guangling San and Yangchun Baixue. It would not be an exaggeration to call it a timeless masterpiece. I wonder where you obtained the sheet music?"
Yu Mengyang pondered for a moment, then spoke.
"Sir, you may not know this, but I am very fond of the qin (a seven-stringed zither) and wish I could devote all my energy to it. Once, when I was traveling in Dongting Lake, I saw an old gentleman boating on the Xiaoxiang River. The Xiao River flows over the mountains, and he looked into the distance, watching the clouds and water rushing by. He was filled with sorrow for the times and his indignation at the state of the country. I boarded the boat and talked with the old gentleman for a while. We could only watch the Xiaoxiang River rise and fall with the clouds and the country. The old gentleman was inspired and composed this piece, called 'Xiaoxiang Water and Clouds,' to express his melancholy. I also learned a section of it because of this, and I never expected to use it today."
Ye Ru pondered for a moment, then respectfully said that he would not admit that he had done it, after all, it would be too shocking for someone of his age to compose music and poetry.
"Where is that old gentleman now?"
Yu Mengyang's eyes lit up.
"I don't know. This old gentleman is elusive, like a hermit. After teaching me the first few sections of the musical score, he disappeared without a trace."
Ye Ru said without changing his expression.
"Very well, what a pity. How could we ordinary mortals possibly meet such a reclusive master? He is a man of his word, and his actions will bear fruit. You can come to me every day at the hour of You (5-7 PM), and I will teach you how to build your own vocal range."
Yu Mengyang sighed regretfully, and then said.